Maritime – Shipping World News Magazine

Aug22025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Anxiety mounts on the fate of B’ Odogwu Under the National Single Window Project. By Asu Beks.

Maritime

Worried about what the future holds in stock for the innovative B' Odogwu "Magic Wand" initiated by the Nigeria Customs Service, under the leadership of Bashir Adeniyi Adeniyi ,as the Presidency unveils Q1'26 as the take off date of the National Single Window Project( NSW), I put a call through to Mr Tola Fakolade, the Director of the NSW on Wednesday July 30. I needed an official clarification on the status of B' Odogwu post National Single Window. Project B' Odogwu which has been successfully launched in the PTML, Tin Can Island and Apapa commands of the Nigeria Customs Service, is a homegrown IT solution designed to modernise Customs operations by enhancing trade facilitation and cargo processing efficiency. The " B" in B' Odogwu stands for " Border" , representing all Customs processes...

Jul272025 by adminNo Comments

Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund: How Many Shipowners Can Put N6.1b on the Table?By ASU BEKS.

Maritime, News Feature

Dear, Dayo Mobereola, Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, in my weekly Marine and Blue Economy Digest column in the Sunday Sun of May 19, 2025, i sent you an open letter in which i commended your bold initiative to break the over 20 years jinx on the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund, CVFF. I also paid glowing tribute to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy. Adegboyega Oyetola ,for his commitment towards a timely disbursement. As DG NIMASA, I had ,in thst letter appreciated the burden on your shoulders as you navigate through these turbulent times to justify the confidence reposed on you by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and that God should bestow on you the wisdom of Solomon and the heart of a lion to overcome the myriad of proble...

Jul42025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Bashir Adewale Adeniyi: Unveiling the World’s No1 Customs Chief. By Asu Beks.

Maritime, News Feature

When on January 8, 2025 Maritime Media Ltd., Publishers of Nigeria's flagship Maritime Journal, Shipping World , named The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi as the Global Ambassador of the Renewed Hope Agenda, many thought it was a fluke. In arriving at Bashir Adewale Adeniyi's choice as the Global Ambassador of the Renewed Hope Agenda, Maritime Media Ltd had critically analysed the 8 point agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu , especially in terms of service delivery, transparency , prosperity and other key performance indicators, which the Nigeria Customs Service under the leadership of Bashir Adeniyi since his appointment in June 2023 had embraced. As a transformational leader, Wale Adeniyi likes to set goals and lay them bare with timelines for achieving such targ...

Jun272025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Photo News

Maritime, News Feature

R-L: Chairman, Senate Committee on Marine Transport, Wasiu Sanni Eshilokun; Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment, Alhaji Muhammadu Maigari; Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, @adegboyegaoyetola, CON; Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola; Director, Maritime Safety and Security, FM MBE, Babatunde Bombata; Managing Director, NLNG Shipping Limited, Abdul Kadir Ahmed; Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima and Executive Director, Marine and Operations, Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Engr. Olalekan Badmus during the 2025 Day of the Seafarer Celebration in Portharcourt. #MyHarassment-Free-Ship @adegboyegaoyetola @imo_hq

Jun182025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Professor Tubolayefa Takes the baton as Vice Chancellor of Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko.

Education, Maritime, News Feature

A new Vice-Chancellor has been appointment for the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State. She is Professor Oluwafemi Flora Tobolayefa. Professor Tobolayefa succeeds Professor Emmanuel Adigio whose tenure expired this month. Her appointment was announced by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Mr. Abdullahi Bardi, during a briefing on Wednesday, June 18.Professor Oluwafemi's appointment came after a thorough selection process that began in March 2025 with a nationwide call for applications. Out of 12 applications received, six candidates were shortlisted and interviewed on June 17, 2025. The rigorous screening, according to an official of the University. The interview process was conducted by a six-member selection committee formed during the Governing C...

Jun162025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Oyetola Courts Island Nations for Nigeria’s IMO Council Election Bid

Maritime, News Feature

In a significant diplomatic drive on the sidelines of the recently concluded 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France, Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, engaged in high-level meetings with leaders from several island nations to solicit support for Nigeria’s bid for election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council later this year. The Honourable Minister met separately with the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, The Honourable James Marape; the Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Joyelle Clarke; and the Minister of Home Affairs, Climate Change and Environment of Tuvalu, Dr. Maina Vakafua Talia. These ...

Jun112025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

MOWCA, LASWA to Co-Hosts Ferry Safety Conference in Lagos .

Maritime, News Feature

As part of a global FERRYSAFE project, Interferry, the association representing the ferry industry worldwide, is taking a leading role in addressing ferry safety in Africa with the upcoming Lagos Ferry Safety Conference on June 25-26, 2025, in Lagos. The conference is co-hosted by the Maritime Organisation for West and Central Africa (MOWCA) and the Lagos Waterways Authority (LASWA), underscoring the collaborative spirit needed to tackle this crucial issue. "The unprecedented participation of ferry company leaders from all corners of the globe at this year's conference truly underscores the vital role of 'Connections' in our industry," stated Interferry CEO Mike Corrigan. "In an era of rapid global change, encompassing sustainability, evolving regulatory compliance and the imperative fo...

Jun112025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

NIWA MD BAGS THE ICON OF DILIGENCE IN SERVICE MERIT AWARD

Maritime, News Feature

The Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) Mr Bola Oyebamiji FCIB, has bagged the "Icon of Diligence in Service Award by the Exposure Media at the 2025 annual lecture and award presentation of Exposure Media in commemoration with the 26 years of un-interrupted democracy in Nigeria held at the Nigeria National Merit Award secretariat, Merit House, Maitama, Abuja. In his acceptance speech, the MD represented by Engr. Mohammed Dangana, General Manager (Special Duties), said, "I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Exposure Magazine for the recognition. It is a testament, not just my work, but the support and encouragement I have received along the way. This reflects our collective efforts and shared commitment to excellence. Every achievement we have cele...

Jun62025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Nigeria in a Last Ditch Attempt to Grab IMO Council Seat . By Asu Beks.

Maritime, Misc, News Feature

Despite misgivings in certain circles that this might just be another wild goose chase, the Federal Government seems to have deployed its full diplomatic and maritime arsenal to grab an illusive category " C" seat at the International Maritime Organization, IMO.The elections are billed to hold in November this year. This time around, the campaign has a full Presidential endorsement as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has warned that failure would not be an option. " This administration is committed to a full, comprehensive diversification of the economy, and the Marine and Blue Economy sector has a crucial role in the realisation of this dream",he was quoted to have told Adegboyega Oyetola, who oversees the Marine and Blue Economy Ministry. Nigeria has made no fewer than nine unsuccessful at...

May282025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

SGF Akume Visits NSC, Reaffirms Support for Maritime Sector Reforms

Maritime, Misc

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), H.E. Senator George Akume, KSJI, fnim, paid a high-level visit to the Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) headquarters in Lagos. The high-level visit underscores the Federal Government's commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda and the development of the Marine and Blue Economy. Addressing the Council’s Management staff, Akume commended the NSC leadership and reaffirmed the government's support for strategic reforms aimed at improving Nigeria's port sector. The SGF highlighted the President's significant contributions to infrastructure, education, and empowerment, showcasing the country's overall development. The NSC's Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Akutah Pius, MON, said that the visit of the SGF emphasiz...